Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton — Devereux

London, Chapman and Hall, 1852. Leather. A half calf bound copy of Edward Bulwer-Lytton's historical novel, set during the reign of Queen Anne. First published in 1829.In half calf binding with marbled boards and gilt to the spine. With an illustrated frontispiece. 'Devereux', which is Lord Lytton's fourth novel, takes place during the reign of Queen Anne and partly revolves around a secret Jacobite plot to place the pretender James Stuart on the throne. Lytton was an English writer and politician. He was well known for both writing and politics, being the Secretary of State and a Whig member of Parliament during his life. In half calf binding with marbled boards and gilt to the spine. Externally, with rubbing to the extremities, notably to the boards, and a couple small splits to the leather to the spine head and tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with a few scattered spots to the first and last couple leaves. Good . Ill.: None. Good .